Bilingual Talent Sourcer

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

The Team and Job Summary

Are you an entrepreneurial, highly driven individual with a well-rounded skill set? We are seeking a Bilingual Talent Sourcer to join our innovative global Talent Acquisition team in Medellín Colombia.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking group, with responsibilities that extend beyond a traditional talent sourcing role. You will be instrumental in the success of our hiring process by identifying the best talent globally.

Our team is made up of people from all around the globe, and we speak English daily. Please submit your resume in English to be considered for this opportunity. This is a hybrid position, and you are expected to go to our Medellín office at least twice per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Sourcing Passive Talent: Identifying potential candidates who are not actively looking for a job but may be a good fit for J.S. Held using various platforms and networks.
• Supporting Talent Acquisition Specialists: Collaborating with Talent Acquisition Specialists to understand the requirements for open positions and providing them with a pipeline of qualified passive candidates. This includes sharing candidate profiles and insights gathered during the sourcing process.
• Reviewing Applicants: Regularly accessing our ATS to review new applications. This involves screening resumes and cover letters to assess candidates' qualifications and fit for the role. The Talent Sourcer will also update candidate statuses, add relevant notes, and will collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialists to prioritize candidates for further evaluation and interviews.
• Conducting Reference Checks: Assisting in the reference check process by contacting references provided by candidates, gathering feedback, and documenting the information for the hiring team.
• Scheduling Interviews: Coordinating and scheduling interviews between candidates and hiring managers. This involves managing calendars, sending out interview invitations, and ensuring that all parties are informed and prepared for the interview.
• Ad Hoc Responsibilities: Handling and supporting various other tasks as needed, including new hire welcome messages, basic reports, process improvement initiatives and other specific projects including supporting with Talent Acquisition projects, New Hire Welcome and Surveys, participating in team meetings to discuss recruitment strategies and progress.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, in Psychology, Business Administration, or related fields.
• English skills at an advanced level. A C1 or C2 level is strongly preferred. We can also consider candidates with a B2 high level.
• To be successful in this role, you must display excellent verbal communication and business writing skills in English.
• 2+ years of successful experience recruiting in a corporate environment with exposure to highly technical and complex positions.
• Proven experience and passion for candidate sourcing, as this role will have limited responsibilities performing interviews.
• LinkedIn Recruiter knowledge and expertise required. ATS experience is a plus.
• Experience in delivering an excellent candidate experience.
• Experience identifying trends, leveraging knowledge, data, and competitive intelligence to develop creative and customized sourcing strategies.
• Experience in proactively working with stakeholders to build effective candidate pipelines.
• Remarkable organizational skills and relentless drive to improve efficiency and a high bar of excellence.
• Possess an ability to build strong relationships and thoughtfully.
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recruiting for international positions.
• Previous working experience in engineering, construction, consulting or advisory firms.
• Executive search firm experience.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable adjustment in relation to any of the above, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Adjustment” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility.  We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Generous Annual Leave Policy
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.